eReleases Review (2026), Pricing From $399, Is It Legit?

By the PR Gun Research desk. Prices verified November 1, 2026.

eReleases (ereleases.com) is a press release service that sends your news on a custom national circuit over Cision PR Newswire. As of November 1, 2026, it has three packages. Buzz Builder is $399 for 400 words, Newsmaker is $499 for 500 words and PR Pro is $699 for 600 words. Every package includes editorial review and AP inclusion, and extra words cost $150 per 100. It's built for small businesses that want PR Newswire reach without asking PR Newswire for a quote. Its Trustpilot score was 4.7 from 82 reviews.

What is eReleases, and who owns it?

eReleases is a U.S. press release distribution and writing service. You send it your release, its editors review it, and it goes out over Cision PR Newswire's network.

The pricing page says "Mickie Kennedy founded eReleases.com in 1998," and the footer reads "Copyright © 1998 - 2026 eReleases." The site doesn't name a parent company, so we can't say whether anyone else owns it today.

People also search for "erelease," "e-release" and "e releases." They're all looking for the same site, ereleases.com.

How much does eReleases cost in 2026?

The packages differ in word count, industry lists and one journalist email feature. Here they are as listed on November 1, 2026.

Package prices are the same as at PR Gun's September 18, 2026 check. One thing changed. The first-time offer now just says "First-time customers save 30%," and the $349 Newsmaker figure we saw in September is gone from the page. eReleases also mentions bulk pricing for two or more releases in one order, but it doesn't publish the rate.

Add-ons and extra words

Buzz Builder, Newsmaker or PR Pro, which one should you pick?

Pick by the length of your release, not by the name. The extra-word fee makes the math simple, and it often points to a bigger package.

• A 400-word release fits Buzz Builder at $399.
• A 500-word release on Buzz Builder needs one $150 block, so $549. Newsmaker covers 500 words for $499, which is $50 less and adds a second industry list.
• A 600-word release on Buzz Builder needs two blocks, so $699. That's the same price as PR Pro, which also gives you three industry lists and the influencer email.

Count carefully. eReleases' FAQ says the headline, dateline, boilerplate and media contact details all count toward the word total, and only image captions are left out. So if your draft runs past 400 words, Buzz Builder is rarely the cheapest choice. These totals use list prices and the published $150 block rate. We don't apply the 30% first-time discount, because the page doesn't say how it combines with add-ons.

Length matters here more than at most services. In PR Gun's database, the median PR Newswire release was 615 words, across 82,398 PR Newswire releases published January 4 to October 31, 2026. eReleases sends over PR Newswire, so a typical-length release would run past Buzz Builder's 400 words and even PR Pro's 600.

What do you get, and what's missing?

Every package includes these, per the pricing page.

• Editorial review by eReleases' editors
• National distribution through Cision PR Newswire
• AP inclusion
• A WireWatch proof-of-distribution report
• A PR Newswire Visibility Report, which the page says arrives about 2 hours after distribution

The page also says releases get unlimited hyperlinks, and it recommends one to three per release. Industry targets are capped at four per release.

eReleases makes a strong claim about its PR Newswire link. Its pricing page says it is "the ONLY partner of PR Newswire that provides full-exposure, nationwide distribution through Cision PR Newswire." We can't verify that from outside, so treat it as the company's own statement.

What's missing? We found no refund policy on the pricing or FAQ pages. What eReleases does guarantee is narrower. It says "We guarantee your press release will receive a custom national distribution over Cision PR Newswire," and on writing, "we won't distribute your press release until you're satisfied with the copy."

Timing is next-work-day. The FAQ says "We process most orders on a next work day basis," and asks you to order before 6 p.m. Eastern the work day before for full editorial review.

Is eReleases legit?

Yes. It has published prices, a named founder, a footer dating back to 1998, and a written guarantee of PR Newswire distribution. On November 1, 2026, its Trustpilot page showed 4.7 ("Excellent") from 82 reviews. Among the vendors PR Gun checked that day, only Send2Press scored higher, at 4.9 from 271 reviews.

Our Bing data shows a single impression for the search "e-releases scam." Nothing we read on eReleases' pages supports that idea, and its 4.7 Trustpilot score from 82 reviews doesn't point that way either. A low-volume search like that is usually someone checking before they pay, which is a smart thing to do.

We don't hold eReleases as a separate wire in PR Gun's database of published press releases. Its releases go out over PR Newswire, so they're counted there and can't be told apart.

Who should use eReleases?

Startup. You have one launch and want it on a real national wire. Buzz Builder at $399 is a clean way in, as long as you keep the release to 400 words. If you can't, Newsmaker is the better buy.

Small business. This is eReleases' core buyer. You get a person reviewing your copy, a $300 writing option, and a known wire behind it. The 30% first-time discount helps on the first order.

Agency. The add-on prices add up fast across many clients. Bulk pricing exists but isn't published, so ask for a written quote before committing a client budget.

Public company. eReleases' pages talk about national distribution, not financial disclosure. If you have regulatory duties, ask in writing whether this circuit meets them, or look at a wire built for investor news.

eReleases pros and cons

eReleases vs. other services for one 400-word U.S. release

Buyers often compare eReleases with PRWeb (both use Cision's network) and with lower-priced services. Here's the cost of one 400-word U.S. release on November 1, 2026.

If you want PR Newswire itself, read our PR Newswire pricing page. For a wider view of the market, see the press release pricing guide and our press release service reviews hub. Our PRWeb review covers the other Cision option.

Frequently asked questions

What is eReleases?

eReleases (ereleases.com) is a press release distribution and writing service founded by Mickie Kennedy in 1998. It sends releases on a custom national circuit over Cision PR Newswire after an editorial review.

How much does eReleases cost?

As of November 1, 2026, Buzz Builder is $399 (400 words), Newsmaker is $499 (500 words) and PR Pro is $699 (600 words). Extra words cost $150 per block of 100 words or fraction, and writing is $300 when added to a package.

What's the difference between Buzz Builder, Newsmaker and PR Pro?

Word count, industry lists and outreach. Buzz Builder has 400 words and 1 list, Newsmaker 500 words and 2 lists, and PR Pro 600 words, 3 lists and a Cision Influencer List email send to journalists. A 600-word release costs $699 on either Buzz Builder plus two word blocks or PR Pro.

Is eReleases legit?

Yes. It publishes its prices, names its founder and guarantees custom national distribution over Cision PR Newswire. Its Trustpilot rating was 4.7 from 82 reviews on November 1, 2026.

Who owns eReleases?

The pricing page says Mickie Kennedy founded eReleases.com in 1998. The site doesn't name a parent company.

eReleases vs. PRWeb, which is better?

They solve different problems. eReleases sends every package nationally over PR Newswire for $399 and up. PRWeb's Standard package at $245 syndicates to 1,200+ websites powered by PR Newswire but isn't described as national newswire distribution.

Does eReleases offer a discount?

Its pricing page says "First-time customers save 30%" and mentions bulk pricing for two or more releases in one transaction. The bulk rate isn't published.